Connection is a Skill.
Workshops, talks, and creative experiences that help young people and the adults around them communicate, navigate emotions, and build stronger relationships.
Through social-emotional learning (SEL), mindfulness, and creative practice, we make room to try things together and bring what we learn into everyday life.
Who Are You Bringing Together?
Find a starting point for your community. We’ll shape the experience around your people and goals.
Educators + Facilitators
Teachers, afterschool staff, youth workers, and facilitators.
- SEL professional learning
- Communication + de-escalation practice
- Activities to bring into everyday routines
Executive + Leadership Teams
Administrators, program directors, nonprofit leaders, and boards.
- Equity audits + action planning
- Team reflection + guided dialogue
- Workplace culture-building that supports belonging
Conference + Event Planners
People bringing educators, leaders, and communities together.
- Story-centered talks
- Interactive breakout workshops
- Panels + facilitated conversations
Youth, Families + Community
Young people, caregivers, and groups growing together.
- Youth workshops + assemblies
- Family engagement experiences
- Mindful movement + creative activities
Our Approach
Return. Reach. Ripple.
Our work begins with three connected practices: how we relate to ourselves, how we connect with others, and how we contribute to the spaces we share.
Return
Connect with yourself. Notice what you’re feeling, recognize what you need, and practice responding with intention. Build self-awareness and regulation skills that help you stay present through everyday challenges.
Reach
Connect with others. Practice listening, expressing yourself, and making room for another perspective. Explore how curiosity, care, and honest conversation can deepen relationships.
Ripple
Shape the spaces around you. Bring those practices into your classroom, workplace, family, or community. The ways we listen, respond, and include others help shape belonging. Systemize opportunities to connect.
Meet Emani Joy
The Experience I Bring to Our Work Together
I’m Emani Joy Morse, M.Ed., a learning experience designer and founder of Zenjoy Studio. I help people connect with themselves and each other through practical, creative learning experiences.
- Youth Development Speaker, Communications Strategist, and Social Emotional Learning advocate
- Experience across youth development programs, non-profit leadership, and health + wellness promotion
- Based in Virginia and available nationally
“Emani is an absolute joy to work with. Her professionalism and her ability to remain steadfast and consistent while communicating complex concepts is inspiring. She is an expert at logistics and communication. Her communication is kind but precise, and her attention to detail makes her a leader in her field. I would highly recommend her every time!”
Zakiya Powell, M.Ed., Author
Human-Centered Leader | Professional Learning Facilitator
Let’s Shape an Experience Together
Learn more about pricing and planning, and explore how we can co-design an experience to fit your community and goals.
